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Unusual French Galleon Brooch
Unusual French Galleon Brooch

Unusual French Galleon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The iridescence of the mother of pearl brings a vibrancy to this brooch. Unusual and unique. Early 20th Century France. 3" x 2".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch
Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch

Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro feather clip brooch. Unusual green gold finish works beautifully with faux ruby pastes.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch
Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch from the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch
Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch

Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual silverplate brooch from the late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform  Brooch
Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform  Brooch

Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Large Louis Rousselet unusual and elaborate bar brooch. Of signature gilt filigree with floral inspired decorations composed of unusual nacre petals, ruby pate de verre beads, faux p...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch
Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch

Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Stunning and dimensional Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch from the 1950's. Elaborate jet stones of different cuts are embroidered onto a black filigree base A small jet flower is sewn ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti
Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti

Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti

Located in Riverdale, NY

This is an especially unusual and charming example. 2.25" x 7/8" Wide, Excellent Condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches
Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches

Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A pair of 18 K white Gold Clips brooches. They feature brilliant cut Diamonds along with baguette cut diamonds with an approximate weight of 10 ct. These beautiful brooches can be ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale
Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale

Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale

Located in Riverdale, NY

Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch circa 1910 attributed to Frank Gardner Hale.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin in 14k gold from the 19th Century. Hand crafted of textured yellow gold, pink gold with a white and pink gold spike. Unusual subject matter, were not...

Category

Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock crystal. Hidden beneath in the s...

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin set in 14k gold. Mid 19th Century with a small moth or butterfly caught under glass with an iridescent blue butterfly wing back ground. Supe...

Category

Antique 1870s American High Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin from the 19th Century. A finely carved 3D cat's head is set on a gold round with black enamel detailing to look like a ruff or collar. Superb qua...

Category

Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Line Vautrin modele "Jonas". Large and unusual Line Vautrin Clip of gilded bronze. A figure stands over a cascading ribbon form motif which resembles an open mouth whale/animal? Clip...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip
Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip

Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Charming Marcel Boucher Genie Clip. Unusual clip with a smiling genie with hair made from gilt fox chains with pave accents. A faux pearl is the accent at the top of the clip. The fa...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo

Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin
Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin

Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin set in 14k gold circa 1890. A lovely natural blister pearl is used for the body and the gold work is beautifully rendered to form an expressive Art...

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in black, white and yellow with paste eyes. Owl head trembles with mover. Marked Paten...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on beak and feet. French sterling ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin from the 19th Century of fine French manufacture. Originally born as a hat pin, it has been cut down for wear on a lapel in the period ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock crystal. Hidden beneath in the s...

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch
Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch

Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Unusual Vintage brooch set in 18ct gold depicting a Sicilian cart, symbol of Sicilian folklore.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch
Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch

Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch

By Andrew Clunn

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant and unusual diamond brooch by Andrew Clunn. The piece has 105 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 12.1 carats.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Felix Flower Brooch
Rare Felix Flower Brooch

Rare Felix Flower Brooch

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

Metal stem and ochre tinted leaf form the body of this unusual brooch. France 1950s. Flowerhead: 3" Length 3.5"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch
Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch

Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Gilded metal with pave crystal accents. Large, unusual and dimensional brooch. 3.5" x 2.5". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch
Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch

Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An unusual jadeite brooch, centering a carved translucent lavender jadeite, depicting two small dragons hoarding four natural ruby cabochon eggs in their center.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch
Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch

Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual "anchor" themed brooch from the late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Imaginatively interpreted, created with a wealth of delightful detail in bloomed and engraved gold, this highly unusual brooch exerts both charm and fascination.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch
Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch

Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual angelskin coral brooch form the late 19th Century of a Neoclassical maiden flanked by 2 grotesque figures.

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosiac work.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson
Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual sterling brooch by Ronald Pearson ca' 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch
Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch

Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch with multicolored paste center.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
Large Felix Flower Head Brooch

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

cabochon, form the body of this unusual brooch. France 1950s. Large and imposing in scale.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch
Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch

Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Czech brooch from the 1950s centering a large faux ruby with tendrils of ruby aurora and pave "leaves" around.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch
Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch

Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual surrealist eye brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses
Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses

Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Darnestown, MD

This Elizabeth Locke brooch is unusual in both shape and design. It depicts the front half of two prancing horses with flowing manes.

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch
Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch

Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant and unusual gold brooch with a twisting in and out tubular design.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places. Likely made by Coro. 1930's USA. 4" x 2".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand carved bakelite.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin
Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin

Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This exceedingly unusual brooch pin dates to the 19th century and has been set with diamonds, natural pearls and a blue sapphire.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and pastes.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This unusual brooch is in the form of a bamboo walking stick/cane, accented with a feature pierced decorated heart shaped frame ornamented with fourteen seed pearls.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch
German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch

German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderfully stylish and unusual large German brooch dating to the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Brooches

1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch
1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch

1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine, unusual and impressive diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch
De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch

De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch

By DeMario

Located in New York, NY

De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Unusual changeant green-topaz faceted Czech petals form the flower head accented by an array of green and topaz crystals a...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

The amethyst is carved to resemble a berry. An interesting and unusual brooch from Art Nouveau era. Marked on frame and pin with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard with init...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst

Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds
Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds

Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

Today, diamonds can be worn even with t-shirts, and when a brooch has an unusual shape, it becomes a new statement piece that can be worn in many different ways.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, White Gold

Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch
Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch

Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Floral bouquet brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch
Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch

Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch

Located in London, GB

Measuring length 7.2cm / 2.8 inches by width 4cm / 1.5 inches. The brooch is in very good condition. This is a beautiful and unusual statement brooch dating to the early twentieth c...

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and pastes.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This rare and unusual brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and hook.

Category

Antique 1830s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens

Located in Riverdale, NY

The base for this weighty bronze brooch has an unusual "shepherds crook" pin fitting that allows it to double as a pendant. " This brooch made by Goossens ,Paris for Chanel in dif...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Design & Details The Pharaoh motif is intricately modeled, with the diamond set to draw the eye and enhance the regal design. The brooch is fitted with an unusual and rare original s...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Victorian 15K Gold Enamel Floral Gate Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1880
Victorian 15K Gold Enamel Floral Gate Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1880

Victorian 15K Gold Enamel Floral Gate Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive unusual Victorian brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with 15k white gold settings.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize
Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize

Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize

By Falize

Located in Chicago, IL

Sixteenth-century engravings, such as by Virgil Solis (1514–c. 1562), with scrollwork and moresque ornaments on frieze decorations and inserted round medallions with historical figur...

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Rare & Unusual Hollycraft Brooch & Earring Set of Clear Rhinestones
Rare & Unusual Hollycraft Brooch & Earring Set of Clear Rhinestones

Rare & Unusual Hollycraft Brooch & Earring Set of Clear Rhinestones

By Hollycraft

Located in Oradell, NJ

This a rare, unusual, and beautifully made Hollycraft brooch and earring set of clear rhinestones which had been manufactured between 1948-1949.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers
1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers

1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch Celluloid Amazing Antlers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This 1930s Unusual Bakelite Antelope Figural Pin/Brooch with amazing celluloid antlers is a version of a classic bakelite resin washed finish animal pin, but embellished in a wholly ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Unusual Gold-Toned Brooch with Faux Pearl  by Arnold Scaasi
Unusual Gold-Toned Brooch with Faux Pearl  by Arnold Scaasi

Unusual Gold-Toned Brooch with Faux Pearl by Arnold Scaasi

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusual gold-toned brooch with a large faux pearl encircled by metal roping, designed by Arnold Scaasi in the 1960's, I believe.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin
1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin

1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This unusual 1930s tiki angry god pin is arresting most certainly, and is a very collectible exotic piece of fine bakelite jewelry.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Stunning & Unusual Prussian Blue Rhinestone & Gold Brass Brooch by Kramer
Stunning & Unusual Prussian Blue Rhinestone & Gold Brass Brooch by Kramer

Stunning & Unusual Prussian Blue Rhinestone & Gold Brass Brooch by Kramer

By Kramer of New York

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a stunning and unusual Prussian blue rhinestone and brass beaded brooch of superb design and execution by Kramer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Unusual Layered Bakelite Bezel Set 2 Color Large Dress Clip Brooch
Unusual Layered Bakelite Bezel Set 2 Color Large Dress Clip Brooch

Unusual Layered Bakelite Bezel Set 2 Color Large Dress Clip Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual wedding cake built up construction is practically one-of-a-kind----and the center green bead adds a lot of whimsy and verve.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Unusual and Oversized 1940's Gold-Toned Pin
Unusual and Oversized 1940's Gold-Toned Pin

Unusual and Oversized 1940's Gold-Toned Pin

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a very unusual and oversized, 1940's vintage, pin. It is 6.5" long and 2.5" wide and is unmarked. It consists of three ball shapes and one elongated football shaped piece, al...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch
Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch

Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.25 in L 2 in

Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch

Located in Huntington Woods, MI

Very unusual Victorian 14kt. Gold Brooch with 2 cameos.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Large Vintage Starfish Brooch
Large Vintage Starfish Brooch

Large Vintage Starfish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

We have never seen this fantastic brooch before and everyone who sees this unusual brooch walks away with a favorable impression.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Large Blackamoor Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Large Blackamoor Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 2.3 in

Large Blackamoor Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

A highly unusual large blackamoor brooch. Consisting of natural seed pearls, diamonds, ruby, and one single Mabe pearl.

Category

Italian Brooches

1970's SYDNEY CARRON  Silvertone Brutalist Brooch
1970's SYDNEY CARRON  Silvertone Brutalist Brooch

1970's SYDNEY CARRON Silvertone Brutalist Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This unusual brooch by Sydney carron is brutalist and highly modernist in tone and style.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

1970s Grossé Huge Modernist Gilt Silver Brooch
1970s Grossé Huge Modernist Gilt Silver Brooch

1970s Grossé Huge Modernist Gilt Silver Brooch

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

The unusual large brooch was created in the late 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sardonyx Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch
Edwardian Sardonyx Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch

Edwardian Sardonyx Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch

Located in Tampa, FL

Extremely detailed and wonderfully crafted, this brooch is highly unusual in that it was custom made to also be worn as a pendant.

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head  Pin Brooch
1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head  Pin Brooch

1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Always classic, this 1930s Bakelite Stylized Horse Head Pin Brooch is a more unusual than normal equestrian pin.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Antique WW1 Recruiting Bands 1915 Diamond Brooch
Antique WW1 Recruiting Bands 1915 Diamond Brooch

Antique WW1 Recruiting Bands 1915 Diamond Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A superb, and highly unusual, antique brooch that would have been presented to a member of one of the British Army's Recruitment Bands - presumably for service in 1915.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Ancient Greek Gold Dress Fastener Fibula Brooch - 550 BC
Ancient Greek Gold Dress Fastener Fibula Brooch - 550 BC

Ancient Greek Gold Dress Fastener Fibula Brooch - 550 BC

Located in London, GB

An ancient Greek solid gold dress fastener, dating to the 6th Century BC. A most unusual brooch-like fastener, which likely functioned as a button in antiquity, drawing together t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brooches

Materials

Gold

Rebajes Mid Century Anodized Copper Stylized Antelope Brooch Pin
Rebajes Mid Century Anodized Copper Stylized Antelope Brooch Pin

Rebajes Mid Century Anodized Copper Stylized Antelope Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Anodized detail add dimensionality to the neck of the animal, and it elongated quality adds elegance and finesse to this wonderful, wearable brooch pin. Signed with the unusual and i...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Georgian Baroque Brooch 10k Gold Amethyst Turquoise Pearls Circa 1840
Georgian Baroque Brooch 10k Gold Amethyst Turquoise Pearls Circa 1840

Georgian Baroque Brooch 10k Gold Amethyst Turquoise Pearls Circa 1840

Located in Burbank, CA

On the reverse of the brooch, in an unusual design element, there are double pin-backs to keep the brooch from tilting when worn.

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Antique 1840s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold

RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with Celluloid Bird detail
RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with Celluloid Bird detail

RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with Celluloid Bird detail

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A RARE 1930s Brimmed Hat Brooch/Pin with an unusual painted celluloid bird detail is doubly figural and a highly collectible piece of fine bakelite jewelry.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

1980s Rare Chanel Tweed Camelia Brooch with Asymmetric Ribbon Design
1980s Rare Chanel Tweed Camelia Brooch with Asymmetric Ribbon Design

1980s Rare Chanel Tweed Camelia Brooch with Asymmetric Ribbon Design

By Chanel

Located in London, UK

Very chic and rare early 1980s Chanel Camelia tweed and silk brooch with an asymmetric ribbon design. This is a very unusual brooch as the Camelia is not made from silk but boucl...

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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s
Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s

Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Agate Mourning Brooch This brooch features unusual, lemon coloured, banded Agate which is transparent and very attractive.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold

Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Dove of Peace Brooch
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Dove of Peace Brooch

Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Dove of Peace Brooch

Located in London, GB

An unusual Georgian brooch, made circa 1800-1820, which represents the dove of Peace or Saint Esprit.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch With Centre Opal Dated Circa 1890
Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch With Centre Opal Dated Circa 1890

Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch With Centre Opal Dated Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch With Centre Opal Dated Circa 1890 Very unusual brooch in the shape of a " Catherine-Wheel", with bright old cut diamonds and a nice cabocho...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique "Torch" Brooch in 18K Gold with Chrysoprase "Flame" and Gold Tassels
Antique "Torch" Brooch in 18K Gold with Chrysoprase "Flame" and Gold Tassels

Antique "Torch" Brooch in 18K Gold with Chrysoprase "Flame" and Gold Tassels

Located in San Rafael, CA

Rich with symbolism, this unusual brooch in the form of a torch is wonderfully elegant.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin
1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin

1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rarity indeed, this 1930s Black Bakelite DOG with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin, is part of a series of pins utilizing heavy gage brass wire for decorative effect and accent in ...

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Vintage Cartier of Paris 18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch, French, circa 1950
Vintage Cartier of Paris 18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch, French, circa 1950

Vintage Cartier of Paris 18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch, French, circa 1950

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This unusual vintage brooch is in the form of a Humming Bird and signed Cartier of Paris.

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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel in 24, 22 & 18 Karat Gold & Sterling Silver, Dichroic Glass Brooch/Pendant
Enamel in 24, 22 & 18 Karat Gold & Sterling Silver, Dichroic Glass Brooch/Pendant

Enamel in 24, 22 & 18 Karat Gold & Sterling Silver, Dichroic Glass Brooch/Pendant

Located in Melbourne, AU

A very beautiful and unusual cloisonné brooch/pendant is a one-off piece of hand made art jewellery.

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2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Orange Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set by Weiss
Orange Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set by Weiss

Orange Rhinestone Brooch & Earring Set by Weiss

By Weiss

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusual floral brooch and earring set by Weiss set with brilliant orange stones on a gold-tone backing and stamped "Weiss" on the back of the brooch.

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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Unusual Creepy Cute Cat Brooch, 19th Century
Unusual Creepy Cute Cat Brooch, 19th Century

Unusual Creepy Cute Cat Brooch, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

This unusual brooch is a heavily detailed hand chased cat brooch from the late 19th Century.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Victorian Branch Coral, Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Unusual Victorian Branch Coral, Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Unusual Victorian Branch Coral, Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Branch Coral Brooch with a Bee formed with a natural Pearl Body and Diamond Wings landing on a branch with enameled leaves & intertwining gold tendrils. Formerly in the Collection o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Unusual Platinum Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Cockatoo Brooch

Unusual Platinum Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Cockatoo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The brooch features a medium sulfur crested cockatoo with very unusual freshwater pearls that form the head, body and perch that is enhanced with diamond wings, tail, beak and comb t...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Rare Unusual Antique Gold Brooch Designed by Edward C Moore Ca.1870
Tiffany & Co Rare Unusual Antique Gold Brooch Designed by Edward C Moore Ca.1870

Tiffany & Co Rare Unusual Antique Gold Brooch Designed by Edward C Moore Ca.1870

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual gold brooch by Tiffany & Co. c.1870, the elongated rectangular shaped panel with pointed domed ends in 18ct yellow gold, finely decorated with twisted gold wirewor...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Unusual Victorian Gold Broom
Unusual Victorian Gold Broom

Unusual Victorian Gold Broom

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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in

Unusual Victorian Gold Broom

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary novelty brooch from the late 19th Century with charming figural motif. The Victorians were both sentimental and symbolic in their approach to jewelry. There is undoub...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Unusual Yellow Gold & Wood Pin/Pendant with Bacchus Head
Unusual Yellow Gold & Wood Pin/Pendant with Bacchus Head

Unusual Yellow Gold & Wood Pin/Pendant with Bacchus Head

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An unusual pin/pendant depicting the God of Wine Bacchus.
Made of 18k yellow gold and wood.
Bacchus's head measures 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 3/8"

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Vintage 1970s European Brooches

Hobe Jewelled Portrait Brooch
Hobe Jewelled Portrait Brooch

Hobe Jewelled Portrait Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Hobe brooch from the 1930s. A portrait under glass is set within a jewelled surround of aqua, pink and crystal stones with swagged chain and teardrops.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Antique Garnet Bicycle Brooch
Antique Garnet Bicycle Brooch

Antique Garnet Bicycle Brooch

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W 1.3 in L 0.8 in

Antique Garnet Bicycle Brooch

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A rare and playful find for collectors of Bohemian garnet jewelry, bicycle-themed antiques, or lovers of unusual Victorian figural brooches, this piece adds a unique twist to any cur...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Garnet

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent Heart Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Brooch

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H 1.9 in W 2.1 in

Yves Saint Laurent Heart Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Unusual YSL heart brooch featuring a faux amethyst stone in a textured gilt metal setting.

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Cartier Retro Gold Diamond Brooch
Cartier Retro Gold Diamond Brooch

Cartier Retro Gold Diamond Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An unusual geometrical design brooch by Cartier, made in 18K Yellow Gold and highlighted with diamonds.

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

French Enamel Gold Clown Brooch
French Enamel Gold Clown Brooch

French Enamel Gold Clown Brooch

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H 2 in W 1 in D 0.75 in

French Enamel Gold Clown Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

Whimsical enamel and 18K yellow gold clown brooch, of French origin. Very unusual, resembling a clown with various moving parts such as the feet, the arms and the bow around its neck.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Burle Marx Oval Gemstone Gold Brooch
Burle Marx Oval Gemstone Gold Brooch

Burle Marx Oval Gemstone Gold Brooch

By Haroldo Burle-Marx

Located in Darnestown, MD

Unusual brooch by Brazilian jewelers Roberto and Haroldo Burle Marx.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Pearls diamonds and turquoise vintage brooch
Pearls diamonds and turquoise vintage brooch

Pearls diamonds and turquoise vintage brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Unusual brooch from the 1960s period circa. Set in 18ct gold with a pavè of japanese cultured pearls of excellent quality, diamonds and a central natural turquoise stone.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Estate Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch
Estate Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch

Estate Enamel Diamond Gold Snail Brooch

Located in Napoli, NA

Unusual Snail shaped brooch hand made in Italy of 18k yellow and white gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Smiling Serpent Scottish Agate Brooch
Victorian Smiling Serpent Scottish Agate Brooch

Victorian Smiling Serpent Scottish Agate Brooch

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Five grand inches in length, this extraordinary specimen of Scottish jewelry history will excite collectors of antique agate and those who love the drama of an unusual antique brooch...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Victorian Conch Natural Pearl Diamond Heart Brooch
Victorian Conch Natural Pearl Diamond Heart Brooch

Victorian Conch Natural Pearl Diamond Heart Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An unusual Antique Victorian brooch from the 1890s in the form of a heart, centering a rare drop shaped conch pearl with the much sought after and beautiful flame structure and lustr...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

VERDURA Yellow Gold and Diamond Ray Brooch

VERDURA Yellow Gold and Diamond Ray Brooch

By Verdura

Located in London, GB

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Unusual brooch designed as a cluster of rays joined at the centre by a pavé-set knot motif.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Assyrian revival locket brooch, Lamassu
Antique Victorian Assyrian revival locket brooch, Lamassu

Antique Victorian Assyrian revival locket brooch, Lamassu

Located in NEWARK, GB

It is a very unusual, well crafted brooch with so much attention to detail.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury, Gold, Diamond and Turquoise Brooch Pin
Midcentury, Gold, Diamond and Turquoise Brooch Pin

Midcentury, Gold, Diamond and Turquoise Brooch Pin

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

The pin to the rear has a roller catch fitting for added security when being worn. This very unusual brooch is a great example of the mid century and brutalist jewellery produced fro...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 1960s 18Karat Lapis and Pearl Brooch.
Large 1960s 18Karat Lapis and Pearl Brooch.

Large 1960s 18Karat Lapis and Pearl Brooch.

Located in Toronto, ON

Large 1960's 18K Lapis and Pearl Brooch. Very unusual asteroid wandering star planet like design set with a round lapis disc, 5.00mm diameter and three cultured pearls, gauging 3.1- ...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold

Ventrella Napoli Couple Cats Enamel Diamond Brooch
Ventrella Napoli Couple Cats Enamel Diamond Brooch

Ventrella Napoli Couple Cats Enamel Diamond Brooch

Located in Napoli, NA

Unusual Cat shaped brooches hand-crafted in Italy of 18k yellow and white gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Platinum and Diamond Rosebud Brooch
Victorian Gold Platinum and Diamond Rosebud Brooch

Victorian Gold Platinum and Diamond Rosebud Brooch

By A. J. Hedges & Co.

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an extraordinarily beautiful brooch. It features an unusual use of platinum to trace the veins of the leaf, produced by A.

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Crescent Brooch
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Crescent Brooch

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An unusual Victorian Crescent Brooch, combining diamonds (ca. 2 carats) with natural pearls.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise Snake Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Snake Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise Snake Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

There is an additional safety bar fitting to its reverse - meaning that that this unusual and striking brooch can we worn with confidence.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish agate and sterling silver brooch, Victorian
Antique Scottish agate and sterling silver brooch, Victorian

Antique Scottish agate and sterling silver brooch, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

An unusual little antique brooch with a surprisingly modern feel to it.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch/Pendant

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch/Pendant

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Unusual brooch / pendant designed as a butterfly in 18ct yellow gold its open wings pavé set with...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix poured glass enamel in emerald and ruby, glass beads, cut crystal rondelles and faux bar...

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Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Important Coco Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Crucifix Necklace
Important Coco Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Crucifix Necklace

Important Coco Chanel Elaborate Byzantine Crucifix Necklace

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Extraordinary Rare and Important Maison Gripoix for Coco Chanel elaborate handmade Byzantine crucifix pendant necklace. The focal crucifix of ruby and emerald Gripoix poured glass en...

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Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix  Flower Necklace
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix  Flower Necklace

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace circa 1960. Of pink Gripoix hand knotted faux pearls with a floral centerpiece of poured Gripoix glass enamel florals in pink, amythest an...

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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Exceptional Maison Gripoix for Chanel Regency  Brooch
Exceptional Maison Gripoix for Chanel Regency  Brooch

Exceptional Maison Gripoix for Chanel Regency Brooch

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Rare and massive Maison Gripoix for Chanel long Regency style pendant brooch. Composed of five articulated stations of gilt plated bronze each in a neoclassical design. The brooch ...

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Vintage 1950s French Regency Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

1993 Chanel Gripoix Floral Pendants
1993 Chanel Gripoix Floral Pendants

1993 Chanel Gripoix Floral Pendants

$4,310

W 1.19 in L 3.94 in

1993 Chanel Gripoix Floral Pendants

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in London, GB

These pendant earrings were designed for Chanel's Spring-Summer collection in 1993. They feature beautiful Gripoix glass in emerald green and rose pink, as well as dazzling rhineston...

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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Rare Chanel 1938 Revival Flower Parure
Rare Chanel 1938 Revival Flower Parure

Rare Chanel 1938 Revival Flower Parure

$24,500 / set

W 4 in L 22.5 in

Rare Chanel 1938 Revival Flower Parure

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Rare and important Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Parure referred to as "Bijoux de Fleurs" when first shown in in 1938 and illustrated in Harpers Bazaar in the same year. Our example w...

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1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain
Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain

Maison Gripoix for Chanel Long Ornate Byzantine Chain

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Completely handmade Maison Gripoix for Chanel long elaborate Byzantine link chain of gold plated bronze flexible chain accented with dozens of emerald and pale sapphire Gripoix poure...

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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Massive Maison Gripoix  Butterfly Brooch
Massive Maison Gripoix  Butterfly Brooch

Massive Maison Gripoix Butterfly Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Massive and elaborate Maison Gripoix large scale Butterfly Brooch, attributed to Jean Patou. Hand made in emerald, ruby and jet pate de verre with crystal paste accents. Good Cond...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Nettie Rosenstein Pate De Verre Clip, Maison Gripoix
Nettie Rosenstein Pate De Verre Clip, Maison Gripoix

Nettie Rosenstein Pate De Verre Clip, Maison Gripoix

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Nettie Rosenstein Pate De Verre Clip made in the 1930's. Many of costume jewelry houses imported "elements" for their collections in this period. This explains the design of this "...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned with settings which hold aurora crystal stones. 2.25". 1970's France. Made for Gript ...

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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

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Brooches Unusual For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the brooches unusual you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Gilt Metal. You can easily find a 49 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect brooches unusual may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing brooches unusual — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marcel Boucher, Angela Cummings and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A brooches unusual can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a brooches unusual, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Brooches Unusual?

On average, a brooches unusual at 1stDibs sells for $1,575, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.